City of Independence and Kansas City Mavericks Announce Three-Year Extension at Cable Dahmer Arena
The Kansas City Mavericks and the City of Independence proudly announce a three-year extension to their long-time partnership at Cable Dahmer Arena. This third contract extension secures the team's home at the arena through the 2028-2029 ECHL Season.
The agreement reaffirms a successful partnership between the city and the Mavericks organization, strengthening a shared commitment to community engagement, economic impact, and high-quality professional hockey in the region.
“Independence has been an incredible partner to our organization,” said Lamar Hunt Jr., owner of the Kansas City Mavericks. “The support from the city, our fans, and the local business community has played a huge role in our success on and off the ice. We’re thrilled to extend this relationship and continue building something special together.”
The Mavericks have called Independence home since the 2009-10 season, when the current Cable Dahmer Arena was known as the Independence Events Center. During that time, the team has won three regular-season championships, three division titles, and one Kelly Cup title.
As the cornerstone tenant of the City-owned arena, the Mavericks attract fans from across the Kansas City metropolitan area and both sides of the state line to Cable Dahmer Arena. During one playoff game last season, data showed roughly half of Maverick fans spent money in Independence after the game, supporting local restaurants, hotels, and businesses.
"Independence is the long-time home for the Mavericks, and we're excited to continue the streak to 20 years, " said Rory Rowland, Mayor of the City of Independence. "Mavs games attract hundreds of thousands of hockey fans from hundreds of miles away; they stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, and visit our other attractions - like the Truman Library or the Vaile Mansion. We're proud to have them here in our City. Cable Dahmer Arena comes alive in black and orange on game nights, and we love that energy. We're excited it will continue for years."
“This extension reflects the value the Mavericks bring to our community - not only as a competitive professional sports team, but as an engaged community partner,” said Charlie Dissell, Assistant City Manager for the City of Independence. “We’re excited to continue working together to enhance the fan experience and drive positive economic activity in Independence.”
Under the new agreement, the Mavericks will continue to play their home games at Cable Dahmer Arena while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach initiatives, youth hockey development, and local partnerships throughout Independence and the surrounding region.
About the City of Independence
The City of Independence is the fifth-largest city in the state of Missouri, with more than 123,000 residents across roughly 78 square miles. Harry Truman’s hometown is a vibrant community known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and commitment to economic development, tourism, and quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
About the Kansas City Mavericks
The Kansas City Mavericks are a professional hockey team competing in the ECHL and are affiliated with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds. The Mavericks are dedicated to excellence on the ice and meaningful engagement throughout the Kansas City region.